Addu resort worker wins first Dhiraagu speedboat

Jan 17, 2026, 6:41 AM
Addu resort worker wins first Dhiraagu speedboat

The first speedboat of Dhiraagu's "Enrol and Win 2 Speedboats" has been won by Abdulla Saeed from Addu city Feydhoo.

Abdullah Saeed's number 7944009 was selected in the draw held among Dhiraagu Mobile and Fiber Broadband customers at an event held at Dhiraagu Beach in Hulhumale' Phase 2 on Friday (January 16).

Abdullah Saeed told Adhadhu that he had never had such an opportunity before and was very happy to win the speedboat.

The Ozen Bolifushi Resort employee, who has been a Dhiraagu customer since 2001, said he would use the speedboat for fishing and other purposes.

"I plan to use it for fishing and other personal things. I've always hoped to get it. I didn't get it last time, so I tried again. I've never won something before," Abdulla Saeed said.

He won an Al Shaali Marine Canary 28 speedboats with a Yamaha 250HP outboard engine.

Dhiraagu has appointed Nexia Maldives as a third party auditor to ensure the fairness of the draw.

Customers still have until March 31 to win the second speedboat.

Customers need to be on a Postpaid 450 and above plan or Limitehneh Fibre 40M and above plan or a Prepaid reload of MVR 450 and above per month to join the promotion.

The promotion will run until March 31 and customers will be able to participate through a portal.

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